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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1905
Page
4
The East Oregonian announces ad submission details for publication. Entries must be received by 4 45 p m on the preceding Saturday with copy for Saturday publication. Notices reference Pendleton and distribution at local newsstands in Portland.
A historical plea argues for government control of life insurance to protect families from high private profits. It claims private firms exploit the public, causing poverty and suffering, and urges policy backing from the United States government to ensure safe, affordable coverage for all citizens.
Ditch builders in arid Umatilla County turn abandoned desert into settlements as private projects advance ahead of government plans. Each 40 acre tract opened spurs homes, families, and local commerce, with private channels pushing into Echo and the heart of government schemes. The rush promises a lasting settlement within 19 years, outpacing federal irrigation pace.
A 19th or early 20th century critique contrasts rural life with urban society. It argues country women with heavy duties stay younger and freer from care, while city life imposes formalities and social pressures that hasten aging and wear. The piece extols natural country living as healthier and more enjoyable than artificial urban existence.
A harsh critique of life insurance and mutual policies accusing Depews Hydes Alexanders and other executives of theft through high premiums. The piece argues for a government owned monster insurance company to lower costs for ordinary workers and eliminate destitution from excessive charges.
A fragmentary travel column quotes Rev Newell Dwneht Hifly of Brooklyn praising a Seattle to Alaska sea voyage and inland water trip, claiming the Hudson voyage exceeds the Rhine. It notes two mountain ranges shaping coast valleys in California Oregon Washington and British Columbia, with references to Peninsular features and inland passages.
Roy Knabenshue demonstrates a guided airship flight that lands precisely as planned and returns to the starting point. The feat proves internal navigation concepts but notes many future challenges before widespread air travel. The Seattle Star reports on irrigation projects, federal spending, and a rural accident in Washington.
A poem by Robert Bridges in Collier's Weekly reflects work, law, and solidarity. The speaker proclaims labor as a noble, bridging force with workers and the law, urging unity and justice while criticizing empty talk.
A Louisville notice details how malaria undermines health with symptoms like chills fever and sores. It promotes 8.8.8 as a cure based on personal testimonials from SHAPOFF and a business partner, claiming complete relief after use and ongoing improvement for other skin and general ailments.
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